Frames and Fictions on Television: The Politics of Identity Within Drama [Paperback]

Bruce Carson (Editor), Margaret Llewellyn-Jones (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2002 | ISBN-10: 184150050X | ISBN-13: 978-1841500508

Television drama both reflects and contributes to the production of cultural identity. At a time of deep cultural uncertainty, how has this been represented within the programmes that help individuals make sense of their own lives and identities? Programme examples are drawn from a range of dramatic formats, and include ER. The Buddha of Supurbla, The X-Files, Father Ted, Driving School, Eastenders and Silent Witness. This is the first book to give a comprehensive coverage of all the major debates within the field of TV drama while considering current programming in terms of the move away from the public-service model of broadcasting as a whole.

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About the Author

Bruce Carson is Senior Lecturer in Film & Media Studies at the University of North London. He is a member of the Editorial Board for a new Journal on British Cinema. Margaret Llewellyn-Jones was a Principal Lecturer at the University of North London. Now retired, she lectures nationally.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Intellect L & D E F a E (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184150050X
• ISBN-13: 978-1841500508
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,049,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)